Pronunciation: /ˌriə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun the act of achieving something previously desired or planned
A1 Her realization that she had forgotten her keys made her rush back home.
A2 After watching the documentary, he came to the realization that he needed to change his lifestyle.
B1 The realization that she had been lied to by her friend hurt her deeply.
B2 His realization of the impact of his actions on others led him to apologize.
C1 The realization of the importance of mental health prompted her to seek therapy.
C2 Through introspection, she came to the realization that she needed to let go of past grievances.
formal The realization of the importance of education came to me after graduating from university.
informal I had a realization that I need to start saving money for my future.
slang The realization hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw my bank account balance.
figurative The realization dawned on me like a ray of sunshine, bringing clarity to my thoughts.
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